Slab Unbracketed Afhy 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Diafragma' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, team apparel, packaging, athletic, industrial, retro, assertive, energetic, impact, speed, ruggedness, display clarity, brand presence, slab serif, unbracketed, square terminals, compact, oblique stress.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with unbracketed, blocky terminals and a sturdy monoline feel. The letterforms are compact and slightly squarish, with rounded interior corners and generous counters that keep forms like O and D open despite the weight. Serifs read as short, rectangular "feet" and caps, and many strokes end in clean, flat cuts that emphasize a machined, engineered rhythm. Numerals are similarly robust and angular, with simplified shapes and strong horizontal bases that reinforce a stable baseline.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as sports branding, team marks, posters, and promotional headlines where the slanted slabs can project urgency and strength. It also works well on apparel graphics and bold packaging or labels that benefit from a rugged, industrial texture. In longer passages it will read dense and attention-grabbing, making it more appropriate for pull quotes and subheads than extended body copy.
The overall tone is forceful and competitive, with an athletic, scoreboard-like energy. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs create a sense of speed and impact, while the squared construction adds an industrial, no-nonsense attitude. The style also nods to retro sports and workwear graphics, suggesting toughness and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, powerful headline voice by combining an oblique stance with compact, squared slab serifs and sturdy, simplified forms. It prioritizes punchy silhouettes and consistent stroke presence for clear recognition at display sizes and in branding contexts.
Uppercase forms are notably wide-shouldered and upright in structure even as they slant, giving headings a strong, planted silhouette. Lowercase maintains a consistent, utilitarian texture with minimal modulation, producing a bold, even color in text-like settings. The mix of squared terminals and softened inner curves keeps it from feeling overly sharp, balancing aggression with legibility.